Nickel
Functions
- Role of nickel in human beings is not clear but it is found in high concentrations in nucleic acids like RNA and it may have a role in protein structure and function.
Sources
- Soya bean
- Lentil
- Green peas
- Walnut
- Oats
- Buck wheat
- Barley
- Corn
- Banana
- Pear
Deficiency
- No known deficiency disease.
Toxicity
- Toxicity may result from inhaled nickel carbonyl (from cigarette smoke, car exhaust, industrial waste).
- Symptoms :
o Headache
o Nausea
o Vomiting